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Handsworth Primary School
Handsworth Avenue, Highams Park, London, E4 9PJ, Waltham Forest
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
60.9 / 100
Top 39%
Better than 61% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
449
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
107%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 65% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2, placing it in the top 50% nationally. Parent satisfaction appears to be strong, supported by a LocaleIQ score that ranks it better than 61% of schools. However, only 16% of students achieved a higher standard in their assessments, indicating room for improvement in stretching high achievers.
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Last inspected: 20 June 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 65% | Top 50% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 16% | Top 15% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British49.4%
White Other11.1%
Mixed Other8.9%
Mixed W+Asian5.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.5%
Black African3.3%
Asian Pakistani3.3%
Black Caribbean2.9%
White Irish2.4%
Asian Other2.2%
Asian Indian2.2%
Other1.3%
Asian Bangladeshi1.3%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Black Other0.2%
Location
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51.60775, 0.00229 · E4 9PJ
School details
Local authorityWaltham Forest
RegionLondon
URN103059
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Handsworth Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Handsworth Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 20 June 2023.
Is Handsworth Primary School a good school?
Handsworth Primary School scores 60.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 39% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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